This is your chance to live your Jersey Shore dreams to the tunes of Bruce Springsteen. Asbury Park, the artsy-cool New Jersey waterfront spot where Springsteen famously got his start, will host Sea.Hear.Now for its sixth year with headliners Noah Kahan and Springsteen. Expect the crowd to be a mix of diehard Boss fans as well as the beachside-stroller crew, there to picnic to a soundtrack of rock, pop, indie and folk. The lineup appeals to the 90s and early 2000s kids more than anyone else, with Grace Potter, The Black Crows and Norah Jones all performing — though Action Bronson will likely draw some younger folks.
This newer festival was founded in 2018 by rock photographer Danny Clinch and Jersey native Tim Donnelly, a journalist with an eye for a good party. Inspired by the legendary Stone Pony, the music venue where Jersey royalty like Bon Jovi and Springsteen played early in their careers, they built a festival with C3 Presents, the folks behind Lollapalooza.
Sea.Hear.Now is also a celebration of the waters that give Jersey its shore, reflected not only in its beachside venue but in its commitment to sustainability. Alongside the musical performances, there’s a team surf competition as well as ocean-inspired art installations scattered throughout the festival grounds.
The Specs
- Typically around 35,000 people attend each day.
- 1-day tickets start at $160, and 2-day passes start at $265. If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist to purchase tickets if they become available.
- Here’s what else to do while you’re in Asbury Park.
FAQs
What is the closest airport to Sea.Hear.Now?
The closest airport is Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) in Wall Township, NJ. It’s 9 miles from Asbury Park.
Where does the Sea.Hear.Now Music Festival take place exactly?
The festival will take place on the beach and boardwalk between 5th and 7th Avenues, at North Beach and Bradley Park.
How far is New York City from Asbury Park?
NYC is 60 miles from Asbury Park.
What’s the music festival’s bag policy?
Be prepared for bag checks! Only small (6″x 9″) one-pocket clutches/fanny packs avoid the clear bag rule. Larger bags must be clear and under 12″x 6″x 12″. Hydration packs (empty, two non-water pockets) are okay.
Is the fest ADA-accessible?
Yes, there is an ADA entrance and an “Access Center” at the festival.
Where should I stay?
There’s no camping at the festival, so find a local hotel, home rental, or friend’s couch to crash on.
Who are the festival headliners in 2024?
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and Noah Kahan.
Which artists are on the Sea.Hear.Now festival’s lineup?
The full lineup for the festival includes Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Noah Kahan, Norah Jones, The Black Crowes, Kool & The Gang, Sierra Ferrell, Action Bronson, The Hives, Grace Potter, Larkin Poe, The Gaslight Anthem, The Revivalists, Trey Anastasio Band, Guster, Eggy, Joy Oladokun, Gogol Bordello, Ziggy Alberts, Peaches, Joe P, Passafire, Illiterate Light, BERTHA: Grateful Drag, The Aces, Sonic Blume, Robert Randolph, Sunshine Spazz, Rachel Ana Dobken and 311.
Is Foo Fighters playing?
No. They headlined in 2023.
What about Mt. Joy?
No. They played in 2023.
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